Everything you need to know about Vanuatu’s new president

His Excellency Ps. Talis Obed Moses, comes from Port Vato on Ambrym where was born, on the 24th of October 1954.

He attended Primary School in 1964 to 1957, then to District level and Teaching Service, before he ended up at Tangoa Bible Institute in 1978, in South Santo.

Through the bible school, he went on to do a Diploma in Divinity and Mission in Sydney Missionary and Bible College in Australia and then returned back to the institute to do his Diploma of Theology in 1985, and was fortunate in 1989, to achieve a certificate of merit at Alan Walker School of Evangelism in Australia.

In 1987, he was posted by the Presbyterian Church of Vanuatu to start his service in Tafea Province where Talis Obed, a new graduate pastor of Presbyterian, spent his 3 years with the natives of Erromango Island.

He was later posted to Ranon, a village on Ambrym Island for six years, where he was elected also as Ambrym Presbytery Clerk during his term, before he left for Luganville.

Pastor Obed spent his remaining years of service in Luganville at Centenary Church where he was well-known in Sanma Province, and to Port Vila parish where he holds one of the highest position in the structure of the Presbyterian Church of Vanuatu, as Moderator, before he his elected today the 6th of July 2017.

Election of new President of the Republic of Vanuatu, His Excellency Talis Obed Moses

NATIONAL WEEK OF MOURNING DECLARED

21/06/2017

A national week of mourning from 17th to 26th June 2017, was declared by Prime Minister of the republic of Vanuatu Honorable Charlot Salwai Tabimasmas. The declaration is intended to mourn the passing away of His Excellency the late Wotmelo Reverend Baldwin Jacobson Lonsdale.

DECLARATION OF PUBLIC HOLIDAY

18/06/2017

A national public holiday on Wednesday 22nd June 2017, was declared by acting president of the republic of Vanuatu His Excellency Esmon Simon. The declaration is intended to mourn the passing away of His Excellency the late Wotmelo Reverend Baldwin Jacobson Lonsdale.

Photos from VCH to State House

ALL SPORTS EVENTS ARE CANCELLED

17/06/2017

All sports events arranged for today 17th June 2017 are cancelled by the Government of the Republic of Vanuatu in respect to Late Womtelo Rev. Baldwin Lonsdale, and the order was done by the Minister of Youth and Sports. Late Wotmelo also has a son training in China for the 2017 Pacific Games so he urges everyone to respect the moment.

OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

17/06/2017

The office of the head of state of the Republic of Vanuatu formally announced the passing away of late Womtelo Rev. Baldwin Lonsdale suddenly passed away early this morning 17th June 2017. The office of the HOS is working with the government in arranging a state funeral and will announced the program later on today on the details of the funeral service. The message is signed by the Office of the Head of State of the Republic of Vanuatu. Source: http://bit.ly/officalAnnouncement

He gave his last official speech at NZ High commission function yesterday

President Lonsdale receives Crans Montana Foundation Award

22/03/2017

The President of the Republic of Vanuatu, Baldwin Lonsdale was awarded the prestigious Crans Montana Foundation 2017 Award or Prix de Fondation 2017 for his achievements as an Anglican priest in his capacity as Head of State to uphold peace and unity in good times and bad times especially after the devastation caused by category 5 tropical cyclone Pam in March 2015.

Vanuatu Head Of State Calls For More Women In Parliament:

17/11/2016

The Head of State, President Baldwin Lonsdale, has repeated his desire to see more women in the Parliament of the Republic of Vanuatu. He told members of the national executive committee of the Vanuatu National Council of Women (VNCW) that paid a courtesy call Tuesday to the State Office in Port Vila

Vanuatu: President Dissolves Parliament

01/12/2015

Just over eight months after Cyclone Pam devastated the South Pacific nation, and just as the United Nations Climate Change Conference gets underway in Paris, with the outcome of vital interest to Pacific nations, Vanuatu’s president dissolved Parliament, after 14 of its members were convicted for bribery.

Vanuatu President Baldwin Lonsdale has revoked the pardon of 14 MP

16/10/2015

Father Lonsdale cited constitutional obligations on leaders to conduct themselves in such a way that avoided conflicts of interest, compromising official duties, demeaning the office, allowing their integrity to be called into question, or endangering or diminishing respect for – or confidence in – the integrity of Vanuatu’s government. He said Mr Pipite infringed all of these obligations, making the revocation necessary.

Patron of Vanuatu Red Cross Society,

29/09/2015

President Baldwin Londsdale, Head of State and Patron of Vanuatu Red Cross Society, was the guest of honour at the ceremony. His excellency presented award recipients with their medals whilst later participating in a traditional kava ceremony alongside Mr Ati George Sokamano who was also in attendance. Mr Sokamano is Vanuatu’s…

The president of Vanuatu has made an emotional plea for humanitarian assistance following the widespread devastation caused by Tropical Cyclone Pam at the weekend. Speaking from the Japanese city of Sendai, Baldwin Lonsdale broke down while describing the tragedy in his homeland.

Baldwin Lonsdale sworn in as President

17/09/2014

Baldwin Lonsdale was chosen as president by Vanuatu’s electoral college – comprising the 52 members of parliament and the heads of the six provincial governments – in September 2014. He succeeded Iolu Abil when his five-year term in office expired.